Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Hi,
I am trying to ensure that I am doing all the maintenance needed to maintain my Universal 5416 diesel engine. The engine has 875 hours on it, but it was rebuilt at about 250 hours due to a major overheating by a previous owner. I have had it since 570 hours, and have been religious about oil changes, alignment, fuel filter and coolant replacement. But I don't know when a valve adjustment is needed, and how to tell.
The engine runs fine (though leaves a bit of soot on the transom). I don't want to mess with it unnecessarily. Can anyone tell me what the appropriate intervals are for a valve adjustment? Is there any way to tell if they need it--ie. symptoms of valves not properly adjusted?
Thanks for any advice on this.
Frank
I am trying to ensure that I am doing all the maintenance needed to maintain my Universal 5416 diesel engine. The engine has 875 hours on it, but it was rebuilt at about 250 hours due to a major overheating by a previous owner. I have had it since 570 hours, and have been religious about oil changes, alignment, fuel filter and coolant replacement. But I don't know when a valve adjustment is needed, and how to tell.
The engine runs fine (though leaves a bit of soot on the transom). I don't want to mess with it unnecessarily. Can anyone tell me what the appropriate intervals are for a valve adjustment? Is there any way to tell if they need it--ie. symptoms of valves not properly adjusted?
Thanks for any advice on this.
Frank